CFA WIN! — Important Changes to Wage-Fixing and No-Poaching Enforcement Guidelines
The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) is pleased to announce another advocacy victory in protecting the franchise business model in Canada and the CFA community.
This bulletin aims to provide you with essential information on the changes to the Competition Act that will make wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements illegal under the criminal conspiracy provision (section 45) and highlight the influence of the CFA’s advocacy work in shaping the enforcement approach to the new prohibitions.
CFA’S ADVOCACY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2023
- Educating Public Officials About Franchising
- Access to Labour for Franchisors and Franchisees
- Access to Capital
- Common Employer: Adopt the 4 Factor Test
- Ensuring a Fair Playing Field for Franchised Business under Environmental Legislation
Fair Treatment Under Environmental Legislation
The CFA recognizes the changing needs of the environment and applauds government measures to control climate change and other harmful man-made affects.
However, we remind the government to always consider the implications of their actions, including the costs and operational challenges associated with these goals.
Franchise Awareness Day: Amplifying Franchising’s Impact on Canada
Franchise Awareness Day 2023 was a resounding success, showcasing the unwavering commitment of the Canadian Franchise Association to champion the cause of franchising. This year, Franchise Awareness Day took place on May 31, 2023, at Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario.
Click the link below to learn more about the day’s highlights, including meetings with government officials, impactful discussions, and the overall mission to drive positive change within the franchise landscape.
RELEVANT NEWS
Honouring and celebrating National Indigenous History Month 2023
June is National Indigenous History Month and as a result, Statistics Canada has released their 2023 National Indigenous History Month by the Numbers page. READ MORE
Bank of Canada raises policy rate 25 basis points, continues quantitative tightening
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 4.75%, with the Bank Rate at 5% and the deposit rate at 4.75%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. READ MORE
Applications Now Open for Small Business Wildfire Relief Program
The program will provide a one-time grant of $2,500 to small businesses located in the mandatory evacuation zones related to the recent fires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County. READ MORE
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